Miss Rachel
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Hello, my name is Rachel Schwindt. I am thrilled to begin my second year of teaching here at Peak! I was born and raised in Colorado, where I attended school in Jefferson County. I have a bachelor's degree from Metropolitan State University in 2014 majoring in fine art (ceramics) as well as art history. I received my master’s degree from the University of Colorado in 2018 with a focus on developmental math instruction. It is such an honor to be able to teach in the same district that gave me a phenomenal education as a child.
Outside of school, I enjoy fly-fishing, camping, hiking, running and seeing live music. My love for the outdoors and my love of working with children are finally able to connect at Peak. I feel so fortunate to work at a school that values outdoor education as strongly as academic instruction. I am looking forward to another challenging, meaningful and adventurous year at Peak Expeditionary School!
Literacy Topics:
Poetry, Poets and Becoming Writers
- What makes a poem and poem?
- What inspires writers to write poetry?
Researching to Build Knowledge and Teach Others: Animal Defense Mechanisms
- How do animal’s bodies and behaviors help them survive?
- How can writers use knowledge from their research to inform and entertain?
The American Revolution
- How did the American Revolution and the events leading up to it affect the people in the colonies?
Responding the Inequality: Ratifying the 19th Amendment
- What can we learn from the process of ratifying the 19th Amendment?
- How can stories inspire us to contribute to a better world?
- How and why can we encourage and support others to contribute to a better world?
Field Experiences & Expeditions:
- Hike to Red Rocks Park (Canyonlands)
- Overnight camping trip to Rocky Mountain Wildlife Foundation (Wolf Sanctuary)
- 3 night overnight Canyon & Canoe trip down the Colorado River
- Collaborating with The Colorado Coalition of the Homeless
- Revolutionary War reenactment/guest speaker
- Studying Colorado history at the Colorado Railroad Museum
- Slam Poetry workshop with Denver’s own Poet Laureate
Math Approach: Curriculum- Engage NY. Students access math through a balance of workshop, procedural fluency and conceptual understanding.